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Golden Horse Fountain

An early 1900s photo of the Golden Horse Fountain, Yarmouth, NS, when it faced north. : Courtesy of Yarmouth County Museum and Archives
  • Face-on to the east side of the Golden Horse Fountain, Yarmouth, NS, 2006. : Heritage Division, NS Dept. of Tourism, Culture and Heritage, 2006
  • Presentation plaque on south side of the Golden Horse Fountain, Yarmouth, NS, 2006. : Heritage Division, NS Dept. of Tourism, Culture and Heritage, 2006

Character-Defining Elements

The character-defining elements of the Golden Horse Fountain include:



- location at the intersection of four streets in the north end of the town;

- proximity to Yarmouth waterfront;

- granite foundation;

- iron base surmounted by a bronze horse statue;

- bronze decorative panels and gargoyle spouts;

- eight intact drinking bowls.

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Intersection of Main and Vancouver Streets
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

Also called: Milton Fountain

Construction Date 1893

 

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